Election Judges

Returning Judges / Committeemen

Returning election judges and equipment managers as well as those who have submitted applications should use Judge Connect to inform us of availability, sign up for training, view assignments and more.

Township committeemen should also use Judge Connect to assign election judges and check the status of precinct appointments.

Bilingual judges:

Key Responsibility:

Equipment managers work directly with the election judges to assist voters and ensure their polling place is running smoothly. Equipment managers also have more responsibility for setting up and maintaining the voting equipment. Due to the additional responsibility, Equipment Managers receive more training and higher pay.

Requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen

Be either a registered voter of Cook County or a college student with at least a 3.0 GPA. Not registered? Register now.

Have access to a car and cell phone on Election Day

Duties:

Serve in a suburban Cook County polling place and work outside your home area if necessary

Complete a three-part training class and pass an open book test after each section

Complete an online training course

Set up voting equipment (with assistance) before Election Day

Assist voters and manage equipment from 5 a.m. until the results are transmitted and the equipment has been packed up at the end of the night

Deliver materials from your precinct to a nearby receiving station

How to Apply:

Select the equipment manager checkbox

Applicants will be contacted if they are matched with an opening

If an equipment manager opening is not available, applicants may be invited to work as an election judge